🌤️ Weather Information

Understanding UK coastal weather for safe beach visits

📱 Recommended Weather Resources

🌦️Met Office

Official UK weather service providing detailed forecasts, warnings, and marine conditions.

Visit Met Office

🌊BBC Weather

Comprehensive weather forecasts with easy-to-understand coastal conditions.

Visit BBC Weather

🌡️ Understanding Beach Weather

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Sunny Conditions

Perfect for beach activities. Remember sun protection and stay hydrated.

Ideal beach weather

Partly Cloudy

Good conditions with natural shade. Still apply sunscreen.

Good beach weather
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Rainy Weather

Consider indoor alternatives or wait for better conditions.

Limited beach activities

💨 Wind and Sea Conditions

Wind Speed Guide

0-10 mph Calm - Perfect conditions
11-20 mph Breezy - Good for most activities
21-30 mph Windy - Be cautious
30+ mph Strong winds - Avoid beach

Sea State Indicators

🟢 Calm Seas

Wave height under 0.5m - Safe for swimming

🟡 Moderate Seas

Wave height 0.5-1.5m - Exercise caution

🔴 Rough Seas

Wave height over 1.5m - Avoid swimming

📅 Seasonal Beach Weather

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Spring

March - May

Mild temperatures, variable weather. Pack layers.

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Summer

June - August

Warmest period, peak beach season. UV protection essential.

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Autumn

September - November

Cooler temperatures, storms possible. Check forecasts.

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Winter

December - February

Cold, stormy conditions. Beach walks only.

⚠️ Weather Warnings

🚨Red Warning

Dangerous weather conditions. Avoid all outdoor activities including beach visits.

⚠️Amber Warning

Severe weather likely. Reconsider beach plans and monitor conditions closely.

Yellow Warning

Potentially disruptive weather. Be aware and prepared for changing conditions.